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R111 DNL

2008 Triumph Rocket III

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

11,413 mi
Last recorded11,413 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Rocket III12,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 DNL
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 11,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner (1.1.13 (a))

front dip beam image sitting at the high side

Fail 3 Jun 2026 11,402 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner (1.1.13 (a))

front dip beam image sitting at the high side

Pass 23 May 2025 10,717 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 10,206 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 9,720 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 9,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 8,592 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 7,529 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 7,146 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 6,339 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 5,057 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 5,014 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 4,584 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 3,114 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket III?

Based on 18,685 MOT tests across 1,561 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,561
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 76
reflector on motorcycle missing 73
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 63
Headlamp aim too low 47
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R111 DNL is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 12,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Rocket III fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R111 DNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket III typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Rocket III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R111 DNL registered?

R111 DNL is a 2008 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is R111 DNL safe to buy?

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